Exploration Geological Technician

Job Identification: 234465

Application Deadline: 2025-05-06

Job Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Exploration Geological Technician to join and grow our team. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Follow all documented Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Coordinate daily drilling logistics, including mobilising work crews on time and ensuring the availability of necessary safety gear and consumables.
• Monitor and maintain sufficient stock levels of drilling program supplies and safety equipment to support uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct sampling (RC, soil, trench, pit, stream, …), core orientation and marking, drill core sampling, geological measurements, sample processing, sample dispatch, and secure storage.
• Supervise field work as per the company SOP included but not limited to drill pad preparation, drill rig set up, trench and pit excavations.
• Collect drill core samples in full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accurately recording all required information and applying QA/QC practices to maintain sample integrity.
• Prepare samples to the highest standard before dispatch, ensuring no contamination, mixing, or loss.
• Deliver timely and accurate geological data, reports, and documentation, including daily and weekly updates.
• Support business outcomes by ensuring high-quality geological data delivery, maintaining good sample quality, achieving strong core recovery, and reporting any irregularities to management.
• Maintain accurate data entry and organised filing systems to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to peers and management to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualification Requirements

• Ordinary Diploma in Exploration and Mining Geology
• Hold a valid Tanzanian driving License

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 1 year working experience in the exploration/mining industry.

What We Can Offer You

• Previous experience in a similar exploration or mining environment.
• Good computer skills, Data mining software, MS Office software and/or other mining software
• Knowledge in various sampling methods, core handling and logging
• Geological mapping, headings, back marking and plotting of geological information in both plan and section.
• Knowledge of grade control practices
• Good communication, written and verbal
• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities